A bit late to the party on posting this, but for those getting into cacao, I have a friend on the Coast who makes it along with a sweet and spicy mix to add in. It tastes amazing and has completely converted me off coffee! The mix contains cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne pepper and coconut sugar. I have 3 teaspoons of cacao (roughly 23g) in the morning (only 2 if having it at night) with 2 teaspoons of the mix, then blend it with a milk frother. Such a delicious way to start the day and a much gentler energy boost than coffee for me. 😊🍫☕️ Here is the link to her products Great to support local too! https://etherealcacao.com/

As we approach the end of our 42 day reset those interested in having a follow up health check I’ll be doing them as follows Monday 15/6 from 4 pm onwards. Tuesday 16/6 @ 5.00 or 5.30. Friday 19/6@10.00 or 10.30. Other options open to it. Also I strongly suggest to attend our last zoom call Sunday night to discuss moving forward with options and available discounts.

WEEK 6 CHALLENGE: STRESS, SAFETY & THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION Over the past 5 weeks we’ve focused on minerals, hydration, bacteria, movement and light. This week we’re focusing on something that affects every system in your body: Your nervous system. Many people think stress is just an emotional experience. In reality, stress is a biological state. When your brain perceives a threat—whether it’s a work deadline, financial pressure, family conflict, poor sleep, overtraining or even scrolling social media—your body shifts into a survival response. When this happens: ❌ Digestion slows ❌ Stomach acid production may decrease ❌ Gut motility can change ❌ Blood flow is redirected away from the digestive system ❌ Blood sugar becomes less stable ❌ Sleep quality suffers ❌ Cravings often increase ❌ Inflammation may rise Your body isn’t trying to harm you. It’s trying to protect you. The challenge this week is simple: We are going to teach the body that it is safe. WEEK 6 CHALLENGES Daily Challenge 1 Spend 5 minutes each day doing slow breathing. Try: - Inhale for 4 seconds - Exhale for 6 seconds Longer exhalations help activate the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nervous system. Daily Challenge 2 Eat one meal per day without: - Phones - Television - Computer screens - Social media Just sit, eat and be present. Daily Challenge 3 Take 10 minutes in nature daily. No podcast. No phone. Just observe. Daily Challenge 4 Before bed, write down 3 things that went well today. This helps train the brain to notice safety rather than constantly scanning for threats. Reflect This Week Notice: - How your digestion changes - How your bowel motions change - How your appetite changes - How your sleep changes - How your mood changes - How your energy changes Sometimes the missing piece isn’t another supplement. Sometimes it’s helping the nervous system remember that it is safe.

How’s this weeks challenge going? Are you viewing morning light as soon as you awaken?

🚶‍♀️ The underrated fat-loss and blood sugar tool? A short walk after meals. Research is increasingly showing that walking after meals (called post-prandial walking) can have a powerful effect on blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, appetite and long-term body composition. The magic is not in smashing yourself at the gym — it is in consistency. Even 5–10 minutes of gentle walking after meals (especially lunch and dinner) has been shown to help reduce blood sugar spikes compared to sitting still. Think of it as helping your muscles “soak up” glucose rather than leaving it circulating in the bloodstream. From a HOARP lens, this matters because stable blood sugar and insulin influence energy, inflammation, fat storage, mood, cravings, circulation and even tissue healing. When you move after eating, your muscles become a “sink” for nutrients, helping shuttle fuel into cells more efficiently. Over time this may support better energy, improved metabolic flexibility, less afternoon slump, reduced cravings and easier body recomposition — without needing punishing workouts. ✨ Your Week 4 challenge: Aim for a 5–10 (15-30 even better) minute stroll after meals (especially lunch or dinner) and notice how you feel. Better digestion? Steadier energy? Less bloating? Less desire to snack? Small actions, repeated daily, create profound shifts in health. Your body loves movement — especially after eating. 🌿🚶‍♀️☀️